Loofah Halloween Costume
To this date, this is my favorite Halloween costume that I’ve ever worn. It was such a genius idea, but ended up taking a lot more time and resources than I thought it would. However, it was totally worth it in the end with all of the compliments I received. I suggest making this costume if you’re a creative person who has quite a bit of time on their hands. Scroll down for directions on how to make the costume yourself!
DIY Loofah Halloween Costume
What You’ll Need:
– a box of about 100 safety pins
-a short tube-top dress (preferably in the color you want the loofah to be. I only had a black one, so I had to use that)
– a piece of poly rope (long enough to fit around your neck)
– 30-40 yards of tulle fabric in your choice of color (it’s better to buy more than less- I learned this the hard way and had some empty spots on mine. This also depends on your size.)
Directions:
- Cut the tulle into manageable pieces and bunch/crumple the fabric together, forming what looks like a bath loofah.
- Secure each bunch of tulle fabric onto the dress/shirt with a safety pin. You may need to use a few pins for each bunch to keep it together and keep the shape. Make sure when you pin the tulle bunch to the dress that you aren’t scooping up a lot of the dress in the pin- otherwise it will bunch up your dress and you won’t be able to fit in it (this part is hard to explain, but if you mess up- you will know what I’m referring to!
- Try on the dress periodically to make sure it’s fitting and that it looks okay. If you have a friend to help pin- that’s great!
- Once you’re done pinning and you don’t see any noticeable empty spots, cut a section of white rope long enough to fit around your neck
- Secure the rope to the top of your loofah dress with a hot clue gun, safety pins, or a needle and thread. This will be the rope/handle of the loofah. You can tie the two ends together at the back of your neck to secure your new rope necklace
You’re done! You can add bubbles, some glitter spray for a wet appearance, or wear a shower cap for extra appeal.
I’ve been thinking about doing this! I love this idea.
Thanks Michelle!
So cute and such a coincidence! My friend JUST told me a few weeks ago that she wanted to do this for Halloween. Will have to send her this DIY tutorial 🙂
Aw it was definitely a hit with everyone and really fun to make!
This is awesome! Such an original idea, have a great day!
Thanks Andrea!
Ha – how cute are you!? I actually hate dressing up for Halloween, but you look adorable 🙂
thanks Heather!
This is a fabulous costume! It is probably my favorite halloween costume that I have ever seen! I love it! What a great idea!
That you Niki, that is SUCH a compliment! 🙂
bahahahhahahaha that is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! I love the ideA!!! And I love making my own costume…
Thanks Nicole!
Haha! How funny! I’ve never seen a Halloween loofah before, so cute and creative 🙂
Thank you!
DIY costumes are the only way to go. Too funny, my friend and I were just talking about how cute this idea is, yours looks awesome!
Thank you Annie!
Rachel – this is cutest idea! You come up with the best costumes (plus, not many people can rock a loofah like you can!). Awesome post 🙂
Thank you so much, you are so sweet Maya!
My friends and I are all being loofahs for Halloween this year! I’m worried about not being covered enough, think I’m going back to the fabric store this weekend to buy some more material 😉
Ah awesome! Let me know how they come out
Such an original idea! You’re too cute.
Thank you Lauren!
So adorable! It does seem time consuming, but the end result make it worth it.
I poked myself a lot with the safety pins, but it was worth it!
This is AMAZING! After reading your post the other day I was really hoping you’d do a post on this costume. You’re so creative and this is such a cute idea!
Stephanie
Thank you Stephanie! Glad to know you picked up on the previous mention 😉
Omg, you are amazing. I LOVE this costume, so cute and fun! 🙂
Thanks so much- amazing is a little too much for me 🙂
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this costume! I saw it on Pinterest a few weeks ago and thought HOW CREATIVE! I would have totally complimented you if I had seen you!
I did it a few years ago and now it’s become so popular! Thanks Rachel!
you are SOO creative! i usually like to DIY mine as well! i will sadly be traveling halloween weekend and missing out on festivities.. so SAD!
Aw bummer!
rachel do you know how much i love your costume!! very creative, love it love i!
Thanks so much Meg!
Haha this is so clever!! Love!
Thanks Gloria!
Thanks so much!
OH MY GOSH, what an adorable and original idea! Hahahaha Nice 🙂
Thank you Michelle!
I LOVE THIS COSTUME! Such a great idea!!!
Thanks Kacie!
This is the first year that I’ve seen this done and it’s so clever! Love it.
Thank you Lindsay!
See?! Costume creativity queen! Love it 🙂
You’re the best!
So cute and creative!! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness you look so stinkin cute! And that costume is so original. Looking forward to what you come up with for this year. Loving all these holiday themed posts lately. Btw you look so pretty in the first picture, totally rockin the loofah.
Thank you so much Jenee!
haha…that’s a really cool halloween costume! Way to go!
~Jessica
Thanks Jessica!
OMG this is TOO cute!! LOVE it! And I also love all of your halloween posts! It is making me SO excited for it!!
Thanks Darby! There are a few more to come
omg haha this is hilarious!!! what an awesome idea! and you know no one else will have the same costume since it’s DIY! (Unless all of us readers now show up at the same party haha)
Thanks Rachel!
LOL is your friend the kate+8 lady!?!?! hahaha
YES! haha it was a hilarious costume
Very, very cool! Love this idea and it sounds like I can actually do this!
Thanks for the idea!
I’m planning to do this for halloween this year! I’m super excited–how long did it take you to make it?
Awesome! It took a good 4-5 hours but once you get the hang of it, it goes by much quicker!